Educational Psychology, School Psychology Emphasis Ed.D.

This emphasis prepares individuals for the professional practice of school psychology. Doctoral-level school psychologists work in public and private school systems, colleges and universities, preschool and child-development centers, and private practice. Typical responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, consultation, program planning and intervention services to preschool and school-age children with educational, emotional and behavioral problems. This is a professional degree that is aimed at preparing school psychologists for added responsibility in the area of supervision or more in-depth understanding of school psychological practice and research methodology. It is planned to be a continuation of the Ed.S. degree. Certification/licensure as a school psychologist is advisable. If certification has not been met prior to enrollment in the doctoral program, the sequence of courses for the Ed.S. program as outlined in this bulletin must be completed as part of the doctoral program.

Electives—0–9

Students completing the Ed.S. School Psychology program at Andrews University need not take any electives. Students who obtained their Ed.S. at an institution other than Andrews University must complete 9 credits of doctoral electives at Andrews University. Included in these credits must be EDFN 500 and courses missed from Andrews University required courses. If students received their Ed.S. in School Psychology at Andrews University, the following courses must have been included:

Dissertation—14+

Total Credits: 106+

Note:

Continuation in the Educational Psychology program is based upon a periodic review by the department faculty of the student’s academic performance and personal qualifications as an educational school psychologist.

Program Outcomes

Educational Psychology Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to integrate a spiritual perspective into educational psychological practice and theory.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of human development, and human learning across the life span.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the major theories of learning and motivation.

Competency in the planning and prescribing of teaching and curriculum strategies for students.

Knowledge of human behavior and behavior management techniques, and capacity to plan and implement classroom management procedures pertaining to the behavior of students.

The acquisition and mastery of a broad understanding of learning, and learning impairments.

Knowledge of federal and state special education laws and other legal aspects of the role of the educational psychologist.